James Swanwick: Read a Book a Day, Give Up Alcohol, & Be an Alpha Male - #180

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James Swanwick is an ESPN SportsCenter anchor, co-founder of Crocmedia, and the man behind the James Swanwick Show Podcast and The Alpha Male Club. James has been in print and TV journalism for over 20 years, and has been featured in the Associated Press, The Sun, Loaded Magazine, and many more newspapers and magazines. He authored the ebook Insider Journalism Secrets, and now teaches courses and provides coaching for aspiring journalists looking to break into the industry.

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James comes on Bulletproof Radio to discuss how to read a book a day, why he gave up drinking alcohol 4 years ago, the difference between being good, excellent, and outstanding, and how to attract the kind of people that you want in your life. Enjoy the show!

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